The Braves optioned right-hander Bryce Elder to the minors and called up lefty Dylan Dodd, but right-hander Spencer Strider is set to take Elder’s spot in the rotation upon his activation from the injured list on May 20. Strider, who missed nearly all of last season due to injury, is expected to return after a successful simulated game, aiming to contribute to a Braves team that has recovered from a poor start and is now just four games from a playoff spot. With Strider’s potential return alongside other key players, Atlanta hopes to strengthen its chances in the NL East.
